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International Arbitration: Highly Regarded - USA - Nationwide

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What the Team is Known For

Alston & Bird is recognized for its strong international disputes group and deep experience in enforcing arbitral awards in state courts. The team offers strength in both commercial and investment treaty arbitrations, with expertise in disputes held under a broad range of institutional rules.

Work Highlights

  • Alston & Bird represented a Georgian businessman in an Energy Charter Treaty claim against the Republic of Azerbaijan, stemming from alleged state interference with the contract to develop an oil field.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alexander Yanos
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Alexander Yanos
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Alexander Yanos is praised by clients for his expert handling of investor-state arbitrations and commercial disputes. He is also capable of handling enforcement mandates.

Alex is, in our view, among the top arbitration lawyers in the world period. He is enormously sophisticated in commercial matters and finance, and he has a ferocious will to win.

Alex consistently demonstrates deep legal expertise, sharp analytical skills, strategic thinking, and an ability to simplify intricate issues for clear decision-making.

What truly sets Alex apart is his strategic insight. He has a remarkable ability to analyze complex disputes and develop a clear, winning strategy from the very beginning.

There are very few out there with an intellect like Alex's. I've never seen anyone steering their clients through rough waters quite like he has. I'm a huge fan.

Alex Yanos is a profoundly bright guy. He's a great strategist and a strong cross-examiner. I'd rank him among the leading lawyers for investment and commercial arbitration.

Matthew D Richardson
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Matthew D Richardson
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Matthew Richardson centers his practice on commercial arbitrations and is particularly adept at handling matters concerning intellectual property.

Matt is one of the best outside counsel I have ever worked with. He is responsive, thoughtful, intelligent and creative. During hearings, he's persuasive, commanding, eloquent and extremely quick.

Ranked Lawyers at
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USA - Nationwide

International Arbitration: Counsel

Alexander Yanos
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Alexander Yanos
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Matthew D Richardson
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Matthew D Richardson
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Band 5
International Arbitration: Enforcement

Alexander Yanos
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Alexander Yanos
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Band 1